We are pleased to announce this year’s awardees: Webb Institute and Bentel & Bentel Architects, Paul and Catherine Herkovic’s Stanley H. Lowndes House, Southampton African American Museum, Maās House & BIPOC Art Studio,Ā Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill & Huntington Historical Society, Village of East Hills.
Noteworthy
The Success of the Valley Road Community: A History of Nassau County’s African American and Indigenous People
An in-depth exploration of the larger African American and Indigenous history behind a watercolor view of a home that once stood in the Valley Road Community in present-day Manhasset.
Long Island Loses Another Historic Gem:
What can we do to stop this from happening again?
A masterpiece designed by Marcel Breuer, world-renowned pioneer of early modern domestic architecture was recently demolished.Ā Learn about ways communities can prevent losses like this one from happening again.
Jupiter Hammon Project Resources
As part of the Jupiter Hammon Project, Preservation Long Island created a digital resources site for the public to learn more about the legacy of enslavement on Long Island and the life of Jupiter Hammon. Explore interactive websites, read Hammon’s original poems, access historic documents, and much more!
UPDATE! Belgrave Motors:
Local Landmark Designation Approved!
Local voices matter once again! The Village of Thomaston’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve landmark designation for a historic place threatened by demolition to make way for a new multiunit apartment complex.
Two Preservation Long Island Projects Selected for Greater Hudson Heritage Network Digital Showcase
Two of our original digital programs were selected to be featured in the Greater Hudson Heritage Network Digital Showcase that highlights and celebrates virtual programs and projects from across New York State!